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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.14, 14,060.21 and 5,713.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.14, 14,060.21 and 5,713.32 is: 7,884.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.14 : 14,060.21 = 5,713.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.14/14,060.21 = 5,713.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.14x = 14,060.21 × 5,713.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.14x = 80,330,450.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,330,450.43/10,188.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,884.71

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